This text reviews the principle roles and functions of a contemporary school counselor, including counseling, coordination, collaboration, and guidance, as defined by the American School Counselor Association. Editor Christopher Sink introduces the subject in Chapter 1, and each subsequent chapter is written by a specialist in the field.

Every chapter follows a standard structure that includes an introduction, rationale, and definition of the topic, as well as a presentation of theory, research, and practical applications. Ethics, law, and diversity are integrated as they relate to the subject matter. The final chapter includes information on the use of technology in school counseling.

Author Bio

Sink, Christopher A. : Seattle Pacific University

Bemak, Fred : George Mason University

Bouwkamp, Jennifer C. : Indiana University

Davis, Keith : Appalachian State University

Green, Alan G. : Johns Hopkins University

Gysbers, Norman : University of Missouri, Columbia

Henderson, Patricia : University of Texas, San Antoinio / Our Lady of the Lake University

5. Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program (Norman Gysbers, University of Missouri, Columbia and Patricia Henderson, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX) 6. Large-group guidance: Curriculum development and instruction (Susan Sears, Ohio State University) 7. Preparing students for the future: Educational and career planning and placement (Kenneth F. Hughey, Kansas State University) 8. Evaluating school counseling programs (Richard Lapan, University of Missouri, Columbia)

This text reviews the principle roles and functions of a contemporary school counselor, including counseling, coordination, collaboration, and guidance, as defined by the American School Counselor Association. Editor Christopher Sink introduces the subject in Chapter 1, and each subsequent chapter is written by a specialist in the field.

Every chapter follows a standard structure that includes an introduction, rationale, and definition of the topic, as well as a presentation of theory, research, and practical applications. Ethics, law, and diversity are integrated as they relate to the subject matter. The final chapter includes information on the use of technology in school counseling.

Author Bio

Sink, Christopher A. : Seattle Pacific University

Bemak, Fred : George Mason University

Bouwkamp, Jennifer C. : Indiana University

Davis, Keith : Appalachian State University

Green, Alan G. : Johns Hopkins University

Gysbers, Norman : University of Missouri, Columbia

Henderson, Patricia : University of Texas, San Antoinio / Our Lady of the Lake University

5. Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program (Norman Gysbers, University of Missouri, Columbia and Patricia Henderson, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX) 6. Large-group guidance: Curriculum development and instruction (Susan Sears, Ohio State University) 7. Preparing students for the future: Educational and career planning and placement (Kenneth F. Hughey, Kansas State University) 8. Evaluating school counseling programs (Richard Lapan, University of Missouri, Columbia)